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In terms of recorded music, a bonus track (also known as a bonus cut or bonus) is a piece of music which has been included on specific releases or reissues of an album. This is most often done as a promotional device, either as an incentive to customers to purchase albums they might otherwise not, or to repurchase albums they already own. In contrast to hidden tracks, bonus tracks are included on track listings.
Many international releases — most commonly Japanese releases of foreign artist albums, but not confined to just Japan, or just music going from West to East — contain a few bonus tracks. These are often B-sides from singles. Alternate takes are other tracks often released as bonus tracks. It has also been said that this is the industry's way to get consumers to purchase albums from Japanese distributors, instead of the often less expensive imports from the West.
It's not uncommon to release singles as bonus tracks on re-issues of old albums, where those weren't originally included.
9. Diva Satanica
Music: Michael Amott/Christopher Amott
Lyrics: Michael Amott
Divine queen of evil
Sowing her seeds of hate
Mistress of pain
Diva satanica - Master of temptation
CHORUS:
Medusa...abuser...both beast and beauty
Seducer...she'll use you...bring you to your knees
Blinded by her infinite beauty
you are lured into the temple
The smell of incense burning
this carnal pleasure yearning
Bride of satan
Transgress the rules of this world
Too late you realize
this love is ripping you apart
CHORUS:
Medusa...abuser...both beast and beauty
Seducer...she'll use you...as fodder for her dreams
Drinking the blood
Eating the flesh
She's getting high on you
Watching you die gives her a thrill
...There is always more blood to spill...
1st Lead - Michael
2nd Lead - Christopher